Former Wales fly-half Nicky Robinson says he would not rule out a return to coaching but is looking forward to concentrating on analysing matches as part of S4C’s Guinness PRO14 presentation team.

Robinson’s stint as Cardiff Blues kicking coach came to an end at the end of last season. He initially joined his home region’s coaching team during the 2016-17 season after he came out of retirement to fill in during a fly-half crisis.

The former Blues, Wasps, Gloucester and Oyonnax stand-off was also a regular television analyst last season, and he will continue his work as a pundit with S4C’s Clwb Rygbi series, after the channel secured rights to show live Guinness PRO14 matches for the next three years. Robinson’s first Clwb Rygbi assignment of the season will take him to the Kingspan Stadium, where Ulster host Scarlets. Live coverage begins at 5pm on S4C.

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Nicky said: "I would never say never about going back into coaching, I enjoyed the part I played with the Cardiff Blues. The coaching team were very good, and I was lucky to be able to be part of a team, as a coach. It was great fun and I took a lot of pleasure when the Blues won, but it’s not as easy when you lose. it was a great season to be part of the squad, especially with the success in winning the European Challenge Cup at the end of the season.

"As a pundit, the result doesn’t really affect you, but as a coach, losing hurts, especially if someone you’ve been working closely with misses a couple of kicks; you take it to heart.

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This season, Nicky will be keeping a keen eye on the progress of one player in particular, Jarrod Evans, who he thinks could be the wildcard in the race for the Welsh number 10 jersey.

"He had a brilliant season last year and this season is another big one for him," said Robinson. "People know about him and will be more aware of his threat this season. I’m sure he’ll already be on Warren Gatland’s radar. I expected to see him get called up to the summer tour, but Rhys Satchell had a brilliant tour, so the decision was justified.

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"It’ll be Patchell, Biggar and Anscombe competing for the 10 shirt, but Jarrod Evans offers something different and he can push those three. His attacking game is arguably better than the other three, but he needs to work on other parts of his game to catch up."

With no more regional ties, Robinson is hoping to mark his mark behind the Clwb Rygbi microphone next season.

"When I started my television work, it gave me a focus on weekends. It’s been brilliant and I’m lucky that I can go to games – not just at the Principality Stadium, but to the regions’ grounds too. It’s been brilliant to be able to go to a game on the weekend and enjoy the buzz and excitement, International or regional matches. I still feel part of the rugby world and I’m still playing a small part within that world at least."